Albino Camel
Submitted: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 23:02
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equinox
I was too slow with the camera. It was the leader of the pack too, leading them away from me. Eastern Goldfields
Easter 2012.
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Reply By: Life Member - Phil B (WA) - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 06:50
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 06:50
Good find Alan,
A shame it took off so quick, often they stop and look back.
On the other end of the scale, I've seen some that are very dark, almost black, but a white one that's special.
cheers
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Reply By: Member - Jdub - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 08:50
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 08:50
A good find Alan, would add realism to your "dreamtime" waking up from your swag with that one passing through your
camp!
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Follow Up By: equinox - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 13:57
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 13:57
I want one for my camel train lol..
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Reply By: rainbowprof - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:10
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:10
I've gotta say, that's a first. Wish I'd seen it!!
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Reply By: Flighty ( WA ) - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:38
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:38
Alan.
wish I knew how to add photo's like you clever people, as we encountered one on the CSR last year.
A very unusual site but pretty to see !
Cheers
Paul
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Follow Up By: equinox - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 13:55
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 13:55
Here are Flighty's pictures:
Another fine example.
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Reply By: Rick (S.A.) - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 18:51
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 18:51
Al,
a remarkably pale camel, to be sure, to be sure......but an albino as in the other fella's photos won't have dark pigmentation around eyes, muzzle etc.
Sorry to rain on your parade!
A mate of mine caught a very dark wild bull camel in the GVD in 2010 and after 2 days of it tagging along with his string, he rode it. A very quiet and tractable fella, indeed. He was duly named Victor (no prize for guessing why); the other two bull camels he was with had to be despatched.
Have you eaten said beasties?? I reckon they are OK on the tooth.
Cheers
PS Long time no chat. I'm still cruising around following
explorers but getting paid for it now
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Follow Up By: equinox - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 19:38
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 19:38
Hi Rick good to hear from you.
So what did your mate do with the camel after? Add it to his collection I guess.
I've only eaten Camel once, Camel burger from
Kings Creek Station. I didn't really find it too good, probably psychological, as I has access to other more traditional palatable food if I so desired :)
Good to hear you're earning a living doing what you love. Let me know if you need a hand, I can possibly supply references lol...also can wash dishes!!!
I found another previously unfound explorer landmark over Easter to add to my collection (can't go into details on here yet) and have a couple of explorer related things in the pipeline.
Cheers
Alan
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